Embedded Firmware Engineer

Canada, Vancouver

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Analog Devices (ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. They are seeking a highly motivated Associate Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their System-on-Chip Firmware team, where the role involves collaborating on the architectural design and development of advanced products.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with digital design teams to architect and implement System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions
Work closely with SoC architects to identify and address firmware and system-level design improvements
Develop proof-of-concept software and sample code for performance analysis and profiling
Design and implement microcode and kernel drivers for SoC platforms
Define and develop bootloaders, system initialization routines, and startup sequences
Create test procedures and automation scripts to validate firmware functionality

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience in firmware and software development for embedded systems
Proficiency in debugging hardware and software using IDEs and JTAG-based tools
Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts; experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and/or embedded Linux is a plus
Strong programming skills in C and/or C++, with adherence to best software development practices
Good understanding of RISC architectures; familiarity with RISC-V and ARM microcontrollers and bus architectures is advantageous
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset

Preferred

Familiarity with the silicon design lifecycle and the role of firmware/software throughout the development process
Ability to read schematics and perform minor hardware modifications
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and soldering tools
Knowledge of standard communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
Comfortable using Linux as a development environment
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Git, vi, gdb, and others